Steve Swallow was an early addition to my album collection many years ago and his name is on the spine of quite a few of them. I had only seen him perform in Denmark together Jonas Johansen and Hans Ulrik several years ago so this afternoon's concert was eagerly awaited. Expectations were exceeded and a good-size crowd in Montmartre showed their appreciation of the old friends whose spirit and integrity shown through the entire performance. Steve Swallow called Bo Stief a national treasure of Denmark. Bo's respect for Steve throughout the concert showed that the feeling was mutual. A few shots from the concert are available here.
]]>Philip Catherine has always been a hero of mine since the 70s when I first heard him in the dutch rock band Focus and two of my all time favourite albums are his solo albums "Guitars" and "End of August". It was NHØP who gave me my initial connection to Danish jazz also back in the 70s and as among my NHØP collection is "The Viking" - a duet with Philip Catherine - this evening's concert was not to be missed. In addition, Jonas Johansen has also been one of my favourite drummers over the years and I saw him perform with NHØP on a number of occasions in the 90s and early 2000s.
The concert itself was emotional at times and whilst I don't remember the set list, I do remember one number that has been my all time favourite since the 70s - "My Little Anna" (from the album Jaywalkin'). To hear this played again live after so many years was sublime - Jesper Lundgaard filled some big shoes very well and the sweetness of Dado's piano underpinned it all...and NHØP's daughter, Anna was in the audience last night! By coincidence, my second all time favourite NHØP number is "Daughters" (from the album Pictures), but this was not part of their repertoire last night.
Playing over two sets, the performance was brilliant and the banter between the musicians and the audience added to the relaxed atmosphere.
A library of a few shots is here.
Aside from Niclas who performed with a multitude of guitars (acoustic, electric - sometimes with a talk box but mostly without, and an unusual Hawaiian guitar that I can't remember what he called), he was supported by Mikkel Hess (drums), Fredrik Damsgaard (bass) and Jacob Christoffersen (keyboards).
They played two sets and at times I was taken back to the 70s and 80s with some great jazz/rock riffs and even a bit of Stones in one of the numbers (Gimme Shelter/Free Fall, well at least the opening riff) as well as some nice Spanish-like moments that wouldn't be amiss in a spaghetti western. I haven't seen performances using talkbox for many years (perhaps I should get out more?) and it took me back to when I was a thirteen year-old (1976!) hearing Frampton Comes Alive for the first time - great stuff!
The musical journey also took in India and lots around Denmark. All accomplished musicians with a great spirit between them, the packed Buddha's crowd revelled in their performance which neatly rounded off the Spring concerts in Hillerød. I enjoyed the concert so much I bought 3 copies of the Guitar Inferno CD, one each for my brother and sister in England, and one for me :-)
More to look forward to in Hillerød after the summer...and after the Copenhagen Jazz Festival!.
A selection of shots from the concert are archived here.
Niclas KnudsenNiclas Knudsen Guitar Inferno
Fredrik DamsgaardNiclas Knudsen Guitar Inferno
Mikkel HessNiclas Knudsen Guitar Inferno
Jacob ChristoffersenNiclas Knudsen Guitar Inferno
Jacob Christoffersen & Fredrik DamsgaardNiclas Knudsen Guitar Inferno
]]>Speaking with Alex before the concert about musicians and bands we like, we spoke of Jakob Bro and Søren Dahl Jeppesen and he mentioned that his own sound is also minimalist and of a similar guitar style.
The trio consists of Alex Jønsson (guitar), Jens Mikkel Madsen (bass) and Andreas Skamby (drums). The concert itself was tremendous. A packed Buddha's was treated to a mixture of new material and numbers from their last album "Spy on your friends". Another great jazz evening in Hillerød.
A few photos from the concert have been placed in this library.
Buddha's had booked a local quartet known as "Coolbop Kvartet" to play a half-hour warm up. The four young musicians played jazz standards and thoroughly entertained the Buddh's crowd. The band consists of Christian Holm-Svendsen (sax), Kaper Dam Otto Hansen (piano), Mathias Berner Haugaard (bass) and Philip Mosebo Bentzen (drums). Photos of this up and coming band have been placed in this library.
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The five performing were: Rune Funch (guitar), Adi Zukanovic (keyboards), Anders (AC) Christensen (bass), Mads Hyhne (trombone), Matias Wolf Andreasen (drums).
A selection of photos from the concert are here.
]]>They play again today, to another sold out audience in Hillerød.
]]>Carsten Dahl Trio (Carsten Dahl, Lennart Ginman & Frands Rifbjerg)
Carsten Dahl Trio (Carsten Dahl, Lennart Ginman & Frands Rifbjerg)
]]>The line up remains unchanged: Anders Filipsen, Emil Jensen, Lil Lacy & Victor Dybbroe. Photos from last night have been added to the existing Travelling Tribes library - here's a few of them:
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Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea
Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea
Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea
Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea
Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea
Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea
Herbie Hancock
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Matt Simm
Tim Taylor
Emma Simm
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Jakob Bro and Thomas MorganBalladeering tour 2014
Jakob Bro, Thomas Morgan, Lee Konitz and Bill FrisellBalladeering tour 2014
Thomas MorganThomas Morgan performing with Jakob Bro during the Balladeering tour 2014
Bill FrisellBill Frisell performing with Jakob Bro during the Balladeering tour 2014
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Kresten OsgoodKresten Osgood performing with the Jakob Bro Trio.
Thomas MorganThomas Morgan performing with the Jakob Bro Trio.
]]>Marilyn MazurMarilyn Mazur performing with Jesper Løvdal & Friends
Aaron ParksAaron Parks performing with Jesper Løvdal & Friends
Klavs HovmanKlavs Hovman performing with Jesper Løvdal & Friends
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Nils Bo DavidsenNils Bo Davidsen performing in the Jeppe Gram Quartet.
Frederik LundinFrederik Lundin performing in the Jeppe Gram Quartet. Søren KjærgaardSøren Kjærgaard performing in the Jeppe Gram Quartet.
Jeppe Gram QuartetNils Bo Davidsen, Søren Kjærgaard, Jeppe Gram and Frederik Lundin.
]]>Steve Gadd, Dan Hemmer & Michael Blicher
Steve Gadd, Michael Blicher & Dan Hemmer
Steve GaddPerforming with Michael Blicher & Dan Hemmer
]]>Michael BlicherLeader of the KutiMangoes
Lars GrevePerforming with KutiMangoes
Morten ÆrøPerforming with KutiMangoes
Gustav RasmussenPerforming with KutiMangoes
Casper MikkelsenPerforming with KutiMangoes
]]>Lil LacyLil Lacy performing with The Travelling Tribes.
Victor DybbroeVictor Dybbroe performing with The Travelling Tribes.
Anders FilipsenAnders Filipsen performing with The Travelling Tribes.
Emil JensenEmil Jensen performing with The Travelling Tribes.
]]>Jakob Bro QuartetJakob Bro, Thomas Morgan, Chris Cheek & Jim Black
Jakob BroJakob Bro performing with Thomas Morgan, Chris Cheek & Jim Black
Jim BlackPerforming with Jakob Bro, Thomas Morgan, Chris Cheek
Thomas MorganPerforming with Jakob Bro, Chris Cheek & Jim Black.
Chris CheekPerforming with Jakob Bro, Thomas Morgan & Jim Black
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Peter RosendahlPeter Rosendahl performing in Mads Mathias Orchestra.
Peter JensenPeter Jensen performing in Mads Mathias Orchestra.
Espen Laub von LillienskjoldEspen Laub von Lillienskjold performing in Mads Mathias Orchestra.
Michael BlicherMichael Blicher performing in Mads Mathias Orchestra.
Mårten LundgrenMårten Lundgren performing in Mads Mathias Orchestra.
Jesper LøvdalJesper Løvdal performing in Mads Mathias Orchestra.
Regin FuhlendorfRegin Fuhlendorf performing in Mads Mathias Orchestra.
Morten AnkarfeldtMorten Ankarfeldt performing in Mads Mathias Orchestra.
]]>Klaus NørgaardKlaus Nørgaard performing with Søren Dahl Jeppesen.
Jakob HøyerJakob Høyer performing with Søren Dahl Jeppesen.
Simon ToldamSimon Toldam performing with Søren Dahl Jeppesen.
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Jakob HøyerJakob Høyer performing with Søren Dahl Jeppesen.
Óskar GudjónssonÓskar Gudjónsson performing with Søren Dahl Jeppesen.
Klaus NørgaardKlaus Nørgaard performing with Søren Dahl Jeppesen.
Simon ToldamSimon Toldam performing with Søren Dahl Jeppesen.
]]>Sara Grabow, Eva Skipper & Martine MadsenSara Grabow & Den Gamle Sangskat
Martine Madsen, Sara Grabow & Eva Skipper
]]>The shots of the post-match events give an insight into the spirit of the club - warning: some are quite shocking and may offend the fainthearted.
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Some tough days and nights, tough blokes but all of them rough diamonds. See the full library.
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